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    Cheese Ramen | How to make Cheese Ramen

    Published: Aug 17, 2021 · Modified: Sep 16, 2022 by Geetanjali · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    This cheese ramen is ready in just 5 minutes making it perfect for a quick and easy meal. It uses 4 simple ingredients and is hearty, filling, and delicious. Both adults and kids will enjoy this.

    Instant ramen with cheese on a white plate

    This is a Korean inspired one pot ramen recipe. It has become my new go-to. If you are looking for a new instant noodle recipe, you can try this one. It will always satisfy your cravings without blowing your food budget.  

    It is one of the easiest noodle recipes you will probably make. Basically, it is instant ramen noodles with cheese. It requires minimal effort. Perfect when you run out of time or those times when you are in no mood to cook an elaborate meal but still want something delicious. 

    To spice it up you can also add some red chili flakes or red chili paste to the noodle. Just make sure you are not feeding this to smaller kids.

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    Ingredients You'll Need

    Ramen noodles: Use your favorite instant ramen noodles. Any dried or fresh instant noodles will work. 

    Butter

    Cheese: I have used freshly grated mozzarella cheese. You can use cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, or any of your favorite;

    Garlic powder: adds a nice flavor and aroma to the dish;

    Black pepper: freshly ground black pepper is non-negotiable;

    Scallions or green onions: optional, for garnishing 

    Preparations Step By Step

    • Heat water in a pan or pot and bring the water to boiling hot. 
    • Add ramen noodles and cook until al dente (tender).
    • Pour out the water and add butter, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and grated cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then stir everything together until creamy.
    Instant ramen with cheese making step by step
    • Serve cheesy ramen hot garnishing with chopped scallions if adding.
    Cheese Instant Ramen on a white plate

    Variations

    This is a versatile ramen noodle recipe. There are various ways it can be customized. You can add any veggies or protein of choice or whatever is available at that point. So many options. Here are a few

    For a vegetarian option, you can add blanched, roasted, or sauteed broccoli, spinach, mushroom, peppers, peas, asparagus, zucchini, tofu

    For non-vegetarian options, you can add grilled or cooked shredded chicken, prawn, sausage, ham, egg. You can mix with the noodles or simply add as a topping and enjoy!

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    Cheesy ramen noodle

    Cheese Ramen | How to make Cheese Ramen

    This cheese ramen noodle reuires 5 minutes and 4 simple ingredients making perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also economical and kid-friendly.
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cheese ramen, How to make cheese ramen
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 people
    Calories:
    Author: Geetanjali

    Equipment

    • Pan or Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (flavor packet removed)
    • 2 cups water
    • ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon butter
    • ¼ cup grated cheese
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
    • scallions/green onion green part only for garnishing (optional)

    Instructions

    • Heat water in a pan or pot and bring the water to boiling hot.
    • Add ramen noodles and cook until al dente (tender).
    • Pour out water and add butter, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and grated cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then stir everything together until creamy.
    • Serve cheesy ramen hot garnishing with chopped scallions if adding.

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    Comments

    1. Audrey

      October 08, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      My kids loved this recipe!

      Reply
    2. anna

      October 08, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      This looks so delicious and so comforting! I absolutely love ramen!

      Reply
    3. Amanda Dixon

      October 08, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      This was delicious! It was super comforting and perfect for fall.

      Reply
    4. Jeri

      October 08, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      This makes the perfect quick lunch! The kids loved it!

      Reply
    5. Emily Flint

      October 08, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      What a fun recipe, my son is going to love it!

      Reply
    6. Tyanne

      October 08, 2021 at 9:22 pm

      As if I thought that ramen couldn't get any better! This was so good!

      Reply
    7. Luca

      October 08, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      Super quick to make but also quite good!

      Reply
    8. Angela

      October 08, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      A quick and easy snack. My kids loved it.

      Reply
    9. Brianna

      October 09, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      Easy comfort food!

      Reply
    10. Toni

      October 09, 2021 at 11:47 pm

      I loved how chessy this is!!

      Reply
    11. Sambhavi patra

      November 01, 2021 at 11:08 am

      Hi i am a kid and loved makeing this recipie this recipie is amazing I can eat it like every day

      Reply
      • Geetanjali

        November 01, 2021 at 11:25 am

        Hi, Sambhavi! Glad you loved this dear! Thank you!

        Reply
        • Yesenia

          July 27, 2022 at 2:31 pm

          Super tasty! I added some chopped jar jalapeños to it to make it a little spicy.

          Reply
          • Geetanjali

            July 28, 2022 at 9:34 pm

            Hi Yesenia! thank you! Glad you like 🙂

            Reply
    12. AnneliseZ

      February 18, 2022 at 11:31 pm

      I think this recipe is awesome. Although if it doesn't hurt, I would appreciate it if there were measurements for the amounts of certain things (like cheese and butter) so that it may make it perfect somewhat. Other than that, it's an phenomenal recipe!

      Reply
      • Gavin

        March 31, 2022 at 1:56 am

        This isn’t meant to sound rude, but there are already measurements! Check under ingredients!

        Reply
      • Shan

        February 20, 2023 at 12:22 am

        1/2 teaspoon of butter? How exactly does one measure that? Doesn't seem like nearly enough. Having said that I made it with about1.5 Tablespoons and 1/2cup of cheese. It was a hit

        Reply
    13. K.B

      March 02, 2022 at 6:40 am

      Most def going to try!!

      Reply
    14. Tay tay

      August 28, 2022 at 12:37 am

      Thank you so much!! This was so easy and delicious. I was sceptical at first but I loved it!!

      Reply
    15. Jen

      February 24, 2023 at 12:52 am

      I also added a soft boiled egg in mine and it was great!

      Reply

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